Crime & Safety

Flooding Near Balboa Pier Closed Roads Saturday

Flooding and a road closure has snarled weekend traffic near Balboa Pier. #Breaking

NEWPORT BEACH, CA - Flooding and road closures were reported near Balboa Pier, at approximately 12 p.m. Saturday, according to the Newport Beach Police Department.

"The crews worked diligently to mitigate the problem," a NBPD spokesperson said. Roadways were closed near Balboa Pier and A Street while workers stopped the flooding.

By 1:15 p.m. all roads were reopened according to Newport Beach Police.

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It is not currently known what caused the flooding.

Updates will be made when more information is released.

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